Daily Telegraph Editorial and Bible Verse Notice
The Daily Telegraph Editorial Board presents its consensus opinions from editors with Steve Smith as Publisher and Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor. This page includes a Bible quote from Jeremiah 2 12 13 urging heed to forsake living waters and avoid broken cisterns in the context of faith and reverence.
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Mercer County Eyes Reuse of Closed Schools
Editorial notes four Wade Thorn Knob and Ramsey schools closed due to enrollment declines could be repurposed. Non profits government departments and other groups could use cafeterias classrooms and gyms for meetings parties dances festivals and education. Large spaces may store food clothing furniture and equipment for fire victims and donations while keeping these buildings from becoming eyesores.
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Mercer County Board of Education
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Thorn
Knob
Ramsey
Summer Festivals Boost West Virginia Tourism Scene
Bluefield hosts Mountain Fest during Memorial Day week while Princeton eyes another Summer Fest. Four Seasons Country counties showcase weekly festivals concerts and shows. Local chambers and the Mercer County CVB promote the region to travelers as a midway stop for northern motorists heading to Florida.
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Florida
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Reflections on education and lifelong learning
Larry Hypes, a Graham High School teacher and Daily Telegraph columnist, argues that education remains a debt to future generations. He cites salaries by education level, urges continuing learning, and notes the high costs of living versus the gains from diplomas and degrees.
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Montcalm Elementary Singing Generals Tour Highlights
Lori G. Comer commends Montcalm Elementary Singing Generals for trips to Chicago and Washington D C the group performed with 4 000 students in a mass concert and at the Lincoln Memorial Arlington wreath laying and Mt Vermin visits they collected canned foods for Northern Illinois Food Bank and created Kits for Kids for homeless shelters in Chicago gratitude is extended to donors banks PTO and partners for support and excellent student conduct
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America Sings
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Northern Illinois Food Bank
Windy City
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West Virginia
Lincoln Memorial
Fairfax
Arlington National Cemetery
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
PTO
Denial Won't Save Us From Alzheimer's Cruel Disease
Art Linkletter writes that Alzheimer's often begins with benign lapses but progresses to memory loss and dependence. Early detection and routines help, while denial hinders coping. Caregivers need patience as loved ones fade, and cherish moments as gifts from God. Linkletter notes the disease’s mystery and slow or rapid progression, with some progress in research and hopeful horizon.
Washington's Street Auto Race Idea Draws Fire and Wit
Dale McFeathers, Scripps Howard News Service columnist, imagines an outlandish Washington street auto race through the capital. He riffs on exploding manholes, disappearing streets, parking-pit bans, and a presidential motorcade as chaotic backdrop for a race that would resemble a daily rush hour more than a sport event.
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Redskins
Nightly News
Verdun
Denver
White House
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Lincoln Memorial
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